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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1937
Page
6
Across an 1800 mile flood zone from Ohio river valley to the Mississippi the federal government deploys 100000 troops or personnel to assist 750000 refugees and prepare rescues. Camps for 50000 are rushed to completion near Memphis as the disaster worsens.
Boston officials report 74 000 voters registered in 2723 lodging houses as of January 27. A M Graus appeared yesterday before the wall street race on legal affairs.
Forces muster to defend the Mississippi levee as flood fears rise. At least 400 lives lost and 750 homeless, with property damage around 300 million dollars. Water shortages and pestilence threaten survivors amid the disaster.
In Chambersburg Pennsylvania on January 27 Joseph Sterzini a member of the Grand Opera company was fatally wounded during a rehearsal duel with Lawrence Tibbet. Sterzini died five hours later. In another case police report the body of six year old Seville found in a covered coal bin. foster-father confessed to killing her.
Governor Hur sent the budget message tying $71,452 in appropriations to state government for the current year. The Hurley plan runs about 100 less than last year’s Cul istration total, and roughly $7 million below 1936 Legislature figures. The Legislature faced a 10 percent surtax proposal on incomes and inheritances, while Department allocations were reduced.
In Los Angeles 47 year old Violet Norton, an Englishwoman, alleged a charge about Clark Gable as father of her 13 year old daughter while in custody. In Washington Jan 27, the House immigration committee pressed discussion on Nazi subversive propaganda with estimates of up to twenty thousand people drilling in German units.
President Roosevelt at a Washington press conference chastised General Motors for declining to accept Secretary Perkins invitation to a kernpeace conference. He said the move was disappointing and reflected a decision by Alfred Sloan Jr. of Victor.
A card party at the Unitarian parish hall under Nellie M. and Frank A. Leland auspices proved social. Prizes awarded to Bert B. Stanley and Mrs J Conrad for whist. Refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Clarence Searles Mrs Howard Simonds and Mrs Louis Ingalls.
The term plagium in Scotland denotes the theft of children under puberty. It is a Latin term for a criminal offense in Rome describing the purchase of a free person.
Marlboro residents Mr and Mrs Paul Sylvan and Mr and Mrs John North of Chester were here on. Walter Allen of the William A Allen Department Store is ill at his Pleasant Street home. Miss Norma Ingalls of Norwood Street has resumed studies at Marlboro High School after illness.
James Honen left Marlboro Hospital and returned to his Langley Street home after recent surgery.
Wilfred Bastien re enters work at Blake Men's Store after illness. Miss Mabel Parker resumes teaching at J. J. Mitchell School after confinement at home in Lincoln stress.
An item notes that Miss Lydia Burgess of Mogemest Avenue was summoned to Hrockton yesterday due to her mother’s illness. The fragmentary report provides few additional details about the family or circumstances.
Mr and Mrs Jeremiah Murphy and son Joseph traveled from Marlboro to Maine for the funeral of the late Michael V Murphy, then returned home to Springvale.
Mrs. Percy Sharpe of Winthrop street entertains members of the W A W circle at her residence this afternoon.
Roland Dessein, a salesman at the Sasseville market on Mechanic Street, is taking an enforced vacation due to illness.
Edward Mitchell of Detroit Michigan is visiting the city for two weeks. He is a former Marlboro resident with many friends and relatives in the area.
Mrs John A O Connell and her daughter Miss Madeline O Connell of Fairmount street departed yesterday by motor for Charleston South to spend the remainder of the winter months.
Mr and Mrs James Coppe Boston traveled to Marlboro Monday to attend the funeral of the late Freeh Crotty.
A report indicates he is able to return home to Hudson in the latter part of the week. The note emphasizes planned homecoming timing with no further details on circumstances or accompanying persons.
Marlboro J C Penney assistant manager Marlboro for two years Marlboro native Mason Dye is promoted to gasket and store manager in Middletown Connecticut. He will leave soon to assume duties and his Marlboro friends extend best wishes for success in the Connecticut store.
Ancient accounts describe Romans grinding a mix of sulfur and dried decayed matter between stones to produce fire. The method reflects early pyrotechnic knowledge and material use in ignition techniques.
The Boy Scouts of America reach their twenty seventh birthday during February 7 12 with Scout Sunday and Anniversary Day events held nationwide. Radio broadcasts will highlight the annual celebration as Algonquin Council units plan parent nights rallies and public gatherings ahead of the Wetton Jamboree at Washington scheduled June 30 July 9.
Western Union offers its nationwide telegraph network for a 26 cent per person signature on a birthday greeting to the President. Messages will read a standard line and support the fight against infantile paralysis, with funds directed to the national birthday ball committee.
The Marlboro man, member of the Entertainment and Banquet committees, was held at travel hub in Boston. A dance in the Jordan room opened last night and a banquet is planned as a major event in today’s session. On Wednesday a style show featuring Marlboro hairdressers will conclude the affair.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Malo announce the birth of a daughter born Saturday at the hospital Seater in Woonsocket Rhode Island. The baby is the daughter of Mrs Malo formerly Miss Regina Muir of Wingsing before marriage.
Marlboro Luther Blackwell proprietor of the Beauty Box and president of the Highland City Hairdressers Association attends a three day style show and convention of the New England Hairdressers group.
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